USEA Convention Program

43 Michigan. The farm has developed into a fully self- contained facility for the production of both horse and rider. Sam Watson Sam Watson is the founder and Product Director at EquiRatings. He studied at Trinity College and graduated with a first-class honours degree in Information Systems. Instead of joining the investment banks, he returned to eventing and has represented Ireland at numerous World Games and European Championships. In 2018, he reached the top 10 in the FEI World Rankings - the highest place ever reached by an Irish rider. At EquiRatings, he is the lead analyst, designing and testing every new metric and product. Sam lives in Carlow with his wife Sparks and their two boys. Jo-Ann Wilson Jo-Ann Wilson, M.Ed., nationally certified and a licensed human and equine sports massage therapist, was a longstanding partner and associate of the late Jack Meagher, founder of Sportsmassage for humans and horses. Jo-Ann has been in practice for nearly 30 years. As Director of Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy, Jo-Ann offers an educational program training therapists, riders, grooms, farriers, and medical personnel worldwide in the practitioner program of the Wilson Meagher Method. Currently, Jo-Ann is the physio for the U.S. Eventing Team. Most recently she served the U.S. Team at the 2019 Pan American Games where the team won the double gold medals. She also served the U.S. Eventing Team in 2018 at the World Equestrian Games, 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 2015 Pan American Games, and in 2000 at the Olympic Games. When Jo-Ann was not working for the United States, she served Equine Canada Eventing Team as the Sports Therapist at the 2010 World Games, London 2012 Olympic Games, and 2014 World Equestrian Games. Jo-Ann was the principal investigator of a scientific research grant titled "Effects of Sportsmassage on Athletic Performance and General Function," funded by the American Massage Therapy Foundation in 2001. The findings of the grant were published in the "American Massage Therapy Journal," Summer 2001 and can be found on her website. Her work has been featured in such leading magazines as Practical Horseman, The Chronicle of the Horse, and Dressage Today. Robert Winter Robert Winter has been working at the USEA as the lead Web Developer and IT Project Manager since 2005, and then as the Director of Information Technology since 2008. He has been responsible for directing the technology efforts in transitioning the USEA's core business services to the web over the last ten years. This transition includes the development of USEA Online Services website platform for delivering services such as member, horse, competition, and education management, Xentry, and Eventing USA online. Robert prides himself on staying up-to-date on development, security, and system trends in preparation for implementing the next generation of technology at the USEA. Tim Worden Dr. Tim Worden is a scientist specializing in applying high performance sports training concepts to horses. His current focus is developing methods to monitor training sessions to improve results while reducing the risk of injury. He completed his MSc (Biomechanics and Neuroscience) and PhD (Biomechanics) at the University of Guelph, Canada, during which time he authored seven peer-reviewed publications. He has worked with a number of FEI jumping riders over the years and his work has been featured in online platforms such as World of Show Jumping and Horse Network.

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